By KETRA KALUNGABLOODSHED should be avoided at all cost by political players campaigning for the August 12 elections, former Vice President, Enock Kavindele has said.Mr. Kavindele said violent election campaigns deny electorates an opportunity to listen and scrutinise political messages from various political parties that would influence their vote.He said in an interview that to avoid bloodshed, political parties should avoid provocation of any kind and focus on issue-based campaigns.Mr Kavindele said political violence should be avoided because it causes permanent scars which result in civil strife being the order of the day. He also said citizens could be scared from exercising their right to vote and result in voter apathy.Mr Kavindele wondered how electorates could make an informed decision before voting if all they witness was violence.“Provocation in whatever form causes disagreements which result in violence, Zambians especially youths should realise that we’ve got only one country which must be maintained peacefully,” he said.Mr. […]
STOP BLOODSHED – KAVINDELE
